FONDAZIONE GIANNINO BASSETTI

Three years of collaboration with the School of Design - Politecnico di Milano

Three years of collaboration synthesized in a short video! - Leggi 

Jos Malda awarded the 2015 Nanonica Prize

Press Release: The 2015 Nanonica Prize has been awarded to Jos Malda, associate professor at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands, for developing a new microfiber 3D printing technique that can increase the stiffness of a hydrogel composite by up to 54-fold, within a similar range as that of the human cartilage. - Leggi 

Nanonica Prize 2015

Fondazione Giannino Bassetti is pleased to announce its partnership with Nanonica, a Swiss based-company created in 2006, that together with its Spanish-based subsidiary Nanonica Europe S.L. is devoted to knowledge transfer from Academia to Industry in the areas of nanotechnology and microtechnology. - Leggi 

S.NET, a Review of the Panel Sessions

As a follow up on his previous S.NET post, Jonathan Hankins reviews the contents and debates provoked during some of the panel sessions - Leggi 

A Report from the S.NET Conference in Boston

The 5th S.NET annual meeting took place in Boston between 27th and 29th October, and Jonathan Hankins was present on behalf of the Bassetti Foundation. - Leggi 

Rethinking Responsibility at the Brookings Institute

A report from the Brookings Institute public forum on social responsibility in innovation. - Leggi 

A Conversation with Hilary Sutcliffe of Matter

Jonathan Hankins interviews Hilary Sutcliffe, the Director of the think tank Matter. - Leggi 

Risk and Responsibility in Innovation. Lecture by Michael Bruch. Videos.

On November 27, 2012 at Università Bocconi, Michael Bruch held a lecture on the role insurers can play in the development of innovative technologies such as nanotechnologies. Here the videos and other materials. - Leggi 

Risk and Responsibility in Innovation. Lecture by Michael Bruch.

On November 27, 2012 at Università Bocconi, Michael Bruch, Head of Research & Development - Risk Consulting at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS) and risk expert at the Allianz Center for Technology (AZT), held a lecture on the role insurers can play in the development of innovative technologies such as nanotechnologies. - Leggi 

A Handbook for Responsible Innovation

It is a collection of articles written by Jonathan Hankins over the last 2 years. The handbook is divided into 'macro arguments': synthetic biology and nanotechnology, bioethics and information and knowledge, with the opening chapter offering an overview of developments in thinking around responsible innovation. - Leggi 

A Handbook for Responsible Innovation

It is a collection of articles written by Jonathan Hankins over the last 2 years. The handbook is divided into 'macro arguments': synthetic biology and nanotechnology, bioethics and information and knowledge, with the opening chapter offering an overview of developments in thinking around responsible innovation. - Leggi 

A Handbook for Responsible Innovation

It is a collection of articles written by Jonathan Hankins over the last 2 years. The handbook is divided into 'macro arguments': synthetic biology and nanotechnology, bioethics and information and knowledge, with the opening chapter offering an overview of developments in thinking around responsible innovation. - Leggi 

Nano-pollutants and a Research Strategy

As a follow up to my recent post entitled A Research Strategy For Engineered Nanotechnologies I would like to point readers towards an article published in Science News this week. - Leggi 

A Research Strategy for Engineered Nanotechnologies

Earlier this year the National Research Council of the National Academies published a document entitled 'A Research Strategy for Environmental, Health and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanotechnologies' - Leggi 

National Academic Press, a host of free publications

On June 2nd the National Academic Press made an interesting strategic choice in making all of its publications available for free download. - Leggi 

Bad ideas? A history of scientific discovery

In this posting Jonathan Hankins reviews Robert Winston's latest book entitled 'Bad Ideas? An arresting history of our inventions'. - Leggi 

Preventative governance

On Wednesday 7th July, Professor David Guston of the Arizona State University presented the work of the CSPO (Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes) and the CSN-ASU (Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University) at an invitation seminar held here at the Bassetti Foundation... - Leggi 

Governance preventiva

David Guston ha presentato in un seminario presso la Fondazione Bassetti il lavoro del CSPO (Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes) e del CSN-ASU (Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University). Tra gli obiettivi delle due strutture ci sono quelli di costituire una comunità di studiosi e professionisti, di educare studenti e dirigenti, di coltivare discorsi pubblici incoraggiando la responsabilità dei decisori politici, ricercare le implicazioni sociali delle nanotecnologie... (articolo con slide e fotografie) - Leggi 

Different forms of expertise

Lunedì 3 maggio si è svolto presso la sede della Fondazione Giannino Bassetti un seminario con il professor Wiebe E. Bijker, professore di Tecnologia e società all'Università di Maastricht (Olanda). Rendiamo disponibile la registrazione e le slide utilizzate durante l'incontro. - Leggi 

Il ruolo degli esperti nella democrazia

Una intervista di Margherita Fronte a Wiebe Bijker, professore di Tecnologia e società all'Università di Maastricht (Olanda). La tecnoscienza plasma le società moderne offrendo opportunità nuove, ma crea al contempo vulnerabilità che soltanto fino a un secolo fa erano del tutto sconosciute. - Leggi 

Wiebe Bijker in Fondazione Giannino Bassetti

Lunedì 3 maggio 2010, si è svolto presso la sede della Fondazione Giannino Bassetti un seminario con il professor Wiebe E. Bijker, professore di Tecnologia e società all'Università di Maastricht (Olanda). - Leggi 

Hands-on nanotechnology in Milan

This week "The National Museum of Science and Technology" in Milan Italy opens a new Nanotechnology Area. This is a real research lab where visitors can observe researchers at work, ask questions and approach the cutting edge and fast growing area of nanotechnology. - Leggi 

Una breve recensione: Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility

L'inizio di quest'anno ha visto la messa on line di una nuova pubblicazione della Fondazione Bassetti intitolata Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility e scritta da Jeff Ubois con la prefazione di Piero Bassetti. E' disponibile in edizione cartacea, in pdf scaricabile, leggibile direttamente on-line tramite Issuu e in ogni caso protetta da licenza Creative Commons. Vedi anche la clip video. - Leggi 

A short review: Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility

Last week we put online a new publication of the Foundation Bassetti entitled "Conversations On Innovation, Power And Responsibility", written by Jeff Ubois and available in hard copy, downloadable pdf or Issuu (on line) versions. It is a resume' of conversations conducted between Mr Ubois and 12 internationally renowned innovators and thinkers - Leggi 

Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility

The Fondazione Giannino Bassetti's new publication, "Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility" highlights approaches to responsibility in innovation taken by leading practitioners in disruptive fields. - Leggi 

Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility

by Jeff Ubois. The Fondazione Giannino Bassetti's new publication, "Conversations on Innovation, Power and Responsibility" highlights approaches to responsibility in innovation taken by leading practitioners in disruptive fields. - Leggi 

Nanotechnology, rules, and responsibility

Nei giorni del 1 e 2 dicembre 2009 il Ciga organizza un Workshop di carattere interdisciplinare da titolo "Nanotecnologie, regole e responsabilità. Esperienze e interrogativi dai luoghi dell'innovazione". Il Workshop intende approfondire l'interazione tra tecno-scienza e processi di regolamentazione nel campo delle nanotecnologie. / Ciga has organized an interdisciplinary workshop titled "Nanotechnology, rules, and responsibility. - Leggi 

An Ethics For Emerging Technologies

In this article Jonathan Hankins reviews a recent report entitled Ethical Issues in Synthetic Biology; a review of the debates, published by the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC. - Leggi 

Se la scienza diventa routine

di Valeria delle Cave. In continuità con quanto abbiamo pubblicato sulle nanotecnologie rispetto alla questione della responsabilità dell'innovazione, proponiamo un primo pezzo a cura di Valeria delle Cave che inquadra la questione dell'immaginario scientifico delle nanotecnologie nel contesto del dibattito mondiale sulla tecnoscienza. - Leggi 

A Little Ethical Light Reading for the holidays

In this article Jonathan Hankins proposes a little light reading for the holiday period, taking a look at some of the remarkable works of Richard G Epstein. - Leggi 

Oversights in Oversighting Nanotechnology

In this article Jonathan Hankins follows up on his series of postings on nanotechnology by taking a look at the recent report entitled Oversight of Next Generation Nanotechnology written by J Clarence Davies and published by The Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars. - Leggi 

L'etica del nuovo

Il 15 luglio 2009, a Roma, ECSEL in collaborazione con la Cattedra Jean Monnet dell'Università Sapienza di Roma e il NetWork di BioDiritto e BioEtica, organizza la tavola rotonda "L'etica del nuovo. Nanotecnologie, neuroscienze e roboetica" - Leggi 

A look at The Hastings Center Bioethics Forum

Continuing his investigation into the work of the Hastings Center Jonathan Hankins takes a look at their bioethics forum and blog, and browses through various other related blogs from their blogroll. - Leggi 

New Developments in Solar Power Technology

In this his second posting on sustainability, Jonathan Hankins looks at one of the great challenges facing the renewable energy industry, how to make solar energy production cheaper for the end user. - Leggi 

International course in Public Communication and Applied Ethics of Nanotechnology

From 22 to 27th March 2009 an international advanced course entitled Public Communication and Applied Ethics of Nanotechnology takes place at St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford in the UK. The course is aimed at anyone working within nanotechnology or with an interest in its public communication and ethical implications... - Leggi 

Regulating nanotechnology through private actors?

by Brice Laurent. While some public officials claim that the potential risks of nanotechnology will be managed as early as possible, numerous questions are raised about the relevance of existing regulation for the many different nano-products. - Leggi 

Green nanotechnology at Nano-tech 2009

From February 18th to 20th 2009 the Nano-tech 2009 international nanotechnology exhibition and conference takes place in Tokyo Japan. The logo is explained as "what cutting edge technology can do for the future environment; green nanotechnology is applied nanotechnology leading to materials and products which contribute to the solution of our environmental problems". - Leggi 

Asking the relevant questions about public participation

by Brice Laurent. Participatory experiments in nanotechnology have been numerous, but their outcomes are uncertain. Some have criticized the little interest these mechanisms have received in policy circles. The Grenoble case is telling for that matter. - Leggi 

A Conference on Greener nanotechnology

The SNNI's (safer nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing initiative) 4th annual conference takes place at the Invitrogen Corporation, Eugene, Oregon, USA on March 2-3, 2009, and for anyone interested the deadline for the call for abstracts for the poster sessions at the conference is on Friday 16th January. - Leggi 

Without risk there is no progress

In this his second posting on nanotechnology, Jonathan Hankins looks at the work of the International Risk Governence Council, their white paper on risk governance and their policy brief on nanotechnology risk governance. - Leggi 

Sheila Jasanoff in FGB - links

Come tutti gli anni la Fondazione Giannino Bassetti ha offerto una Lecture pubblica presso un prestigioso ateneo milanese. Sheila Jasanoff, professore di Science and Technology Studies alla Kennedy School of Government della Harvard University, ha parlato di politiche comparative della bioetica all'Università Statale di Milano il 6 maggio 2008. A precedere l'appuntamento, lunedì 5 maggio, la Fondazione ha ospitato nella propria sede milanese Sheila Jasanoff per un seminario di dedicato alle implicazioni politiche degli immaginari sociali della scienza. - Leggi 

Sheila Jasanoff in FGB - podcast

Lunedì 5 maggio la Fondazione Bassetti ha ospitato nella propria sede milanese, il seminario di Sheila Jasanoff, professore di Science and Technology Studies alla Kennedy School of Government della Harvard University, dedicato alle implicazioni politiche degli immaginari sociali della scienza. Mettiamo a disposizione dei nostri lettori le slide dell'incontro e l'audio di tutti gli interventi. - Leggi 

Bioetica, bioetiche: narrazioni e costruzioni culturali

L'ascesa della bioetica come discorso di policy istituzionale e la ricostruzione degli scenari storici che nei diversi paesi hanno dato vita a diverse "politiche bioetiche" declinate culturalmente sono alcuni degli argomenti che Sheila Jasanoff ha discusso negli incontri milanesi organizzati dalla FGB e approfonditi nel volume "Le fabbriche della natura", recentemente tradotto in italiano. - Leggi 

Sheila Jasanoff in FGB

Lunedì 5 maggio la Fondazione Bassetti ha ospitato nella propria sede milanese, il seminario di Sheila Jasanoff, professore di Science and Technology Studies alla Kennedy School of Government della Harvard University, dedicato alle implicazioni politiche degli immaginari sociali della scienza. Il seminario ha anticipato la lectio magistralis che Sheila Jasanoff ha tenuto il 6 maggio all'Università Statale di Milano intitolata Making the Facts of Life: The Comparative Politics of Bioethics. - Leggi 

Governance and participation in nanotechnology

This is the first of a number of postings that Jonathan Hankins will devote to nanotechnologies, their novelty in technoscientific society and their impact on our thinking of responsible innovation. Here, a first look at informative websites and newsletters on nanotechnologies, societal impact and decision making. - Leggi 

Commission launches consultation on responsible nano research

The European Commission has launched a consultation on responsible research in nanosciences and nanotechnologies. The consultation will close on 21 September. - Leggi 

Responsibility in Innovation: A Survey of Coming Attractions in Nanotechnology

A Conversation with Lawrence Gasman Lawrence Gasman is the cofounder of NanoMarkets, LLC and author of the recent book, Nanotechnology Applications and Markets, which examines the market for nanotechnology in the healthcare, energy, and information technology sectors, and provides a generalized approach to forecasting the impact of nanotechnology on particular companies and industries. In this interview, Gasman emphasizes several likely near term discontinuities based on nanotechnology. And he offers some insight into possible social effects, and the limits of regulation. And yet without an ability to forecast developments, what kind of responsibility is possible? - Leggi 

Christine Peterson of the Foresight Institute

If you really want to know how create a sense of responsibility, look at the software development community. Talk about political activism...They see their work as political. They see it as ethics-based. - Leggi 

Bio- & Nano-Technology: who should decide and who will pay?

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